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Hampshire County Council is hiring a permanent Support Worker for Hockley House, a children's home in Romsey serving young people aged 12–18 with complex emotional, behavioural and mental health needs. The role provides trauma-informed physical, emotional and practical support; contributes to care plans, safeguarding, risk assessment, records and reports; and works with residential, health and education professionals. Applicants need a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or willingness to achieve it, knowledge of child development, safeguarding and trauma-informed care, communication skills, resilience, IT and record-keeping ability, and UK work rights. The role pays £20,087–£22,101 per annum plus a £3,000 pro-rata market supplement, includes 25.9 hours per week, and requires some bank holidays, weekends and sleep-in duties.
